Encore! 2025: POP Rocks!

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About the Event

6:00 PM-12:00 AM
Bristol, CT

We proudly invite you to be part of one of spring 2025's hottest events, being held at one of the newest Connecticut event venues! All proceeds from this unforgettable evening will help keep professional live theatre on the Playhouse on Park stage and bring excellent theatre arts programs to children, youth, and schools through Playhouse Theatre Academy for years to come.

This year, we are going rock n’ roll with the theme POP Rocks! which will be fully realized through all aspects of the event. We hope you will join us for this unforgettable evening of fine dining, dancing, live and silent auctions, and the world class entertainment that only Playhouse on Park can produce. We will also raise a toast to our 16th Anniversary and rock on by celebrating the past sixteen seasons here at the Playhouse.

Evening includes dinner, drinks, live/silent auctions, dancing, live performances, and more!

Dress like a Rock Star!
Need some inspiration? Click here!

Tracy Flater, Executive Director ~ Darlene Zoller and Sean Harris, Co-Artistic Directors

TICKETS/TABLES
Patron Tickets: $250 | Patron Table (8): $2000 | Benefactor Tickets: $350 | Benefactor Table (8): $2800 | Under 40 Ticket: $150

PURCHASE TICKETS

Sponsorship Opportunities

SPONSORSHIP INFO PACKET

PRODUCER

$15,000

*Exclusive Opportunity*

Premium seating for 10 guests at Encore 2025. Prominent recognition with logo in premier positions on the Encore 2025 website, online auction site, social media channels, E-newsletter, media releases, print materials, event signage. Full-page ad in the Encore 2025 program book. Opportunity to make brief remarks from the stage at Encore 2025.
Mention from the podium during Encore 2025

PURCHASE PRODUCER LEVEL SPONSORSHIP

SONGWRITERS

$10,000

Premium seating for 8 guests at Encore 2025. Prominent recognition with logo on the Encore 2025 website, online auction site, E-newsletter, social mediachannels, media releases, print materials, and event signage. Full-page ad in the Encore 2025 program book.
Mention from the podium during Encore 2025.

PURCHASE SONGWRITERS LEVEL SPONSORSHIP

RECORDING ARTISTS

$5,000

Seating for 6 guests at Encore 2025. Recognition with logo on the Encore 2025 website, online auction site, social media channels, E-newsletter,media releases, print materials, event signage.
Half-page ad in the Encore 2025 program book.

PURCHASE RECORDING ARTIST LEVEL SPONSORSHIP

STUDIO BAND

$2,500

Seating for 4 guests at Encore 2025. Recognition listing on the Encore 2025 website, social media channels, E-newsletter, media releases, print materials, and event signage. Quarter page ad in Encore 2025 program book.

PURCHASE STUDIO BAND LEVEL SPONSORSHIP

BACKGROUND VOCALS

$1,000

Seating for 2 guests at Encore 2025. Recognition listing on the Encore 2025 website, online auction site, social media channels, E-newsletter,media releases, print materials, and event signage. Listing in Encore 2025 program book.

PURCHASE BACKGROUND VOCALS LEVEL SPONSORSHIP

UNDERWRITERS

Help supplement specific costs of the event!

Seating for 2 guests at Encore 2025. Recognition listed on the Encore 2025 website, online auction, social media channels, press releases, print material & event signage.
Listing in Program Book.

Entertainment ($5,000) *SOLD* | Cocktails ($2,500) *SOLD*
Dinner ($2,500) *SOLD* | Desserts ($1,500) *SOLD*
Decor ($1,500) *SOLD*| Photo Booth ($1,500) *SOLD* | Staff/Performer meals ($1,500) *SOLD*
Young Professionals Tickets ($1,500) *SOLD*

Advertising

Purchase an advertisement in our virtual program, online auction site. Full Page - $500 | Half Page - $250 | Quarter Page $125

CLICK TO PURCHASE ADVERTISTING FOR ENCORE 2025

Venue

Bristol Event Center

Central Connecticut’s Foremost Wedding & Event Venue. A Truly One-of-a-Kind Guest Experience.
112 Century Drive, Bristol, CT 06010 Free parking available on site!

Overnight Accomodations

OVERNIGHT ACCOMODATIONS next to the Bristol Event Center:

Home2 Suites by Hilton Bristol
90 Century Drive, Bristol, Connecticut, 06010, USA

Event Menu

2 Hour Open Bar

Cocktail Reception
Toasted Pita Chips with Sweet Pepper Hummus & Tzatziki
Kettle-Style Potato Chips with French Onion & Dill Pickle Dips
Warm Pretzel Sticks with Cheddar Cheese Sauce & Spicy Brown Mustard
Freshly Fried Tortilla Chips with Classic Guacamole & Corn Salsa
Toasted Crostini with Tomato & Basil Relish and Creamy White Bean & Rosemary Spread

Charcuterie: Selection of Local & Regionally Sourced Soft and Hard Cheeses Accompanied with Sliced Cured Meats, Mini Caprese Skewers with Fresh Basil, Mixed Nuts, Honeycomb, Local Jams and Jellies, Sliced French Bread, Specialty Crackers & Bread Sticks

Passed Hors d’oeuvres
Smoked Salmon, Mini Potato Pancake with Chive Crema
Tempura Cauliflower Bites with Sweet Chili Aioli
Beef Short Rib Skewer, Toasted Sesame Seeds, Spicy Pear Infused Dipping Sauce
Baked Cranberry, Walnut, Brie Phyllo
Shrimp Casino Drizzled with Garlic Parsley Butter

Dinner
Plated Caesar Salad

Stations
Street Taco Station

Pork Carnitas, Adobo Chicken & Chili Lime Mahi
Soft Tortillas, Onion, Cilantro, Sour Cream
Tomatillo Salsa, Guacamole & Fire Roasted Tomato Salsa

Asian Small Bites Station

Steamed Pork Bun, Pot Stickers, Crab Rangoon, Shu Mai & Mini Vegetarian Egg Rolls, Sweet Chili Sauce & Ponzu Plum Sauce

Chef Manned Pasta Station

Penne, Cheese Tortellini & Gemelli Pasta
Tomato Basil Pomodoro, Porcini Cream and Bolognese Sauce
Sautéed Mushrooms, Sundried Tomatoes, Baby Spinach, Sautéed Onions &
Chopped Broccoli
Red Pepper Flakes, Parmesan Cheese & Sliced Focaccia Bread
Additional Roasted Chicken

Herb & Garlic Marinated Slow Roasted Sirloin with Peppercorn Au Jus & Creamy
Horseradish Sauce

Dessert
Plated Seasonally Inspired Crème Brulee, Fresh Berries, Mini Madeleine Cookie
Coffee Station

Late Night Snack
Assorted Pizzas
Wild Mushroom, Four Cheese (Mozzarella, Parmesan, Ricotta and Provolone), Meat
Lovers (Sausage, Pepperoni, and Pancetta), Roasted Vegetable (Broccoli, Onion,
Peppers and Fresh Basil)

Artists & Performers

Emcees

VICTORIA MOONEY is thrilled to be back co-hosting her 4th ENCORE & she’s no stranger to the Playhouse! Tori has been involved with the theater since 2012! She’s performed in many many many TYA productions, Mama Ds Outrageous Romps, & Stop/Time shows. She has taught off and on for Playhouse Theater Academy and is the contact for the ushers. Most know her as the welcoming face you’ve seen when you come to see a show over the past 10 years, the Front of House Manager! She guarantees it will be a ROCKIN' evening!

KEVIN CRONIN Playhouse on Park: Director and Music Director, DANDELION, A CHARLES DICKENS CHRISTMAS, FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY, A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD, Woof HAIR, Leaf Coneybear/Carl Dad THE 25th...SPELLING BEE, Bobby/Emcee U/S CABARET, Educator; Kevin has been involved in over 75 productions throughout CT, MA, and NY, while serving as the Director of Performing Arts at Bay Path University and as an adjunct instructor at the Hartt School of Music. Kevin is the proud founder of "Brave Space," a firm dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations with public speaking and team-building skills. Learn more at findyourbravespace.com

More artists coming soon!

Dancing til' midnight to the music of Latanya Farrell!

Latanya is an ordinary woman with an ordinary life who brings an extraordinary voice to the music scene during live performances and on her debut album “Feelin’ Alright”. Uplifting melodies and powerful vocals are the hallmark of her songs about life, love and happiness. Latanya Farrell has emerged as a band leader full of energy who is uniquely gifted at engaging audiences with her bright smile and impeccable style. Blending Latanya’s original music with popular cover tunes, she performs to packed houses throughout New England. Her presence is infectious and the energy keeps flowing throughout the entire performance with music that ranges from soulful classics to urban contemporary to her inspiring originals.

Extraordinary Voice
Latanya's powerful performances are packed with people both far and near who come to hear her incredible vocals. Dubbed the “Queen of Summer Concerts” by the Hartford Courant in 2013, Latanya Farrell is a multitalented gifted singer, songwriter, and performer with genuine passion, energy, and a love for music and life.

Since winning Connecticut Star Search in 2003, Latanya has had leading musical roles which include performing “Songs in the Key of Life” at the Bushnell Theater as well as other large venues sharing the stage with amazing artists such as Wynton Marsalis and Air Supply.

Latanya has been featured on several albums including her longtime friend and world-renowned saxophonist Jimmy Greene’s Grammy Award nominated album, “A Beautiful Life”, which was dedicated to Jimmy and Nelba Márquez-Greene’s beautiful precious daughter, Ana Grace, who was tragically lost at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Energetic Performer
Latanya's award-winning vocal talent and style have been influenced by Whitney Houston, Natalie Cole, Alicia Keys, Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, and Jill Scott. With performance roots in her family church and community events, her career took off shortly after she was named Champion of the 2003 Connecticut Star Search competition.

Listen to Latanya and get excited to dance at Encore!

Our Sponsors

2025 SPONSORS

Thank you so much to our 2025 Encore! POP ROCKS sponsors!

RECORDING ARTISTS

BACKGROUND VOCALS



2025 UNDERWRITERS

Young Professional Ticket

Entertainment
Richard & Lea Rubenstein

Dinner
Ruth & Ron Van Winkle

Decor
Anonymous

Photo Booth
Gail & David Mangs

Cocktails
Richard & Lea Rubenstein

Desserts
Peter & Gene Evans

Performer Meals
Gaetano & Jayne Albani